Sim Sang-jung "Establishment of Ministry of Children and Adolescents and Promotion of Free Public Transportation for Youth"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Sim Sang-jung, the presidential candidate of the Justice Party, pledged on the 2nd to "establish a Ministry of Children and Adolescents and enable youth to directly participate in administration."

In a greeting speech at the launch ceremony of the 'Youth Campaign Headquarters' held at a cafe in Yeouido that afternoon, Candidate Sim said, "The youth policies currently presented are far from the dreams and desired futures of the young people sitting here today."

In the subsequent policy announcement, she stated, "Children and youth policies are fragmented across the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and Ministry of Education, lacking integrated policies," and added, "We will establish a Ministry of Children and Adolescents to build an integrated support system."

She continued, "We will start free public transportation for youth beginning at the local level," emphasizing, "Along with freedom of movement, we will expand shared spaces within communities that youth can use and allow them to operate these spaces directly."

Candidate Sim also pledged to strengthen policies for out-of-school and homeless youth, saying, "We will observe the diverse lives of young people and stand by their side."

Furthermore, she added, "We will support youth struggling with gender identity through counseling centers and ensure schools install 'all-gender restrooms' without gender distinctions to prevent any youth from suffering due to their gender identity."

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